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R734 SFJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,478 mi
Last recorded41,478 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 SFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 41,478 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 39,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,733 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,733 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,130 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 30,130 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,821 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,862 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 11,862 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 9,765 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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R734 SFJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R734 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R734 SFJ registered?

R734 SFJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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